Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Auburn Hills, MI

Rental homes (including short-term/vacation rentals) are regulated; owners must register detached one-family rental homes and obtain a permit-to-occupy. Compliance with maintenance and safety standards is required, and fees apply for registration and permitting.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Auburn Hills. 1) Register the rental home with the City of Auburn Hills Community Development Department by submitting the rental-home registration form. 2) Pay the required fees ($200 registration and $50 permit-to-occupy). 3) Obtain the permit-to-occupy from the Community Development Department.

1) Register the rental home with the City of Auburn Hills Community Development Department by submitting the rental-home registration form. 2) Pay the required fees ($200 registration and $50 permit-to-occupy). 3) Obtain the permit-to-occupy from the Community Development Department.